Is Colombia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Colombia

Safety index

Unsafe

2.1 /5

The safety level in Colombia is considered to be low, with an overall safety index of 2.1.

Crime index

Low

1.8 /5

The crime rate in Colombia is considered to be low, with an overall crime index of 1.8.

Violence index

12.3%

On average 12.3% percentage of women in Colombia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

Crime & Safety Stats

Safety index:	2.1/5	Unsafe
Safety walking alone after dark:	N/A	Not enough data
Safety using public transport:	N/A	Not enough data
Crime index:	1.8/5	Low
Worries of being sexually harassed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being physically attacked:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of home broken and things stolen:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being mugged or robbed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:	N/A	Not enough data

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Is Colombia safe to travel?

4.2 /5

Based on 28 experiences

Mel

Canada

Solo travel experience

Travelled solo with a tour group and did the Ef ultimate break tour! Highly recommend it’s 10 days in Bogotá, Medellin, cartengaga. You get a taste of everything that place has to offer like tejo in Bogotá, nightlife in Medellin and beaches in cartenaga. I felt overall very safe and even walked around in the mornings to get coffee alone

Posted: April 16, 2024

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Solo travel experience

Colombia was my dream country. I spent 3 weeks solo there and was able to visit Cartagena, Santa Marta, Salento, and Medellin. I felt safe and was able to do all the things I wanted to do when visiting Colombia. I met so many amazing people and made memories of a lifetime.

Posted: February 11, 2024

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Is Colombia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 28 experiences

Eva

United Kingdom

Solo travel experience

Colombia was incredible! Arrived in the port of Capurgana after taking the boat from Panama. Itinerary: Capurgana - Rincon del Mar* (bioluminescence) - Cartegana - Minca - Tayrona (hiking) - Rio Hostel (party) - Palomino - Riohacha - Punta Gallinas* (desert tour) - San Gil (bungee jump) - Salento (palm trees) - Medellín (party) - Guatape (lake view) - Cali* (dancingg) - Juanchaco (whale watching) - Tatcoa desert* (mars) - Bogota “*” is my favourites Colombia has so much to offer you can spend an easy 2 months here if not 6! I found transport very easy to navigate, I only used buses to get around. We took some overnight buses which helped with the long journeys. So many people to meet and talk to, you often end up meet the same faces in different areas. Don’t miss out on some of the best places to go (eg Cali) as they are often the areas with the most to offer.

Posted: July 10, 2024

Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 1/5Safety: 4/5

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Claire (32)

France

Solo travel experience

Colombia is an incredible country. People always smile and dance. The food is very good and the sun so good too. I spend 2 months traveling all around colombia and Cali was my favorite city. Salsa is everywhere.

Posted: April 29, 2024Experienced: December, 2022

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 4/5

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Clara

About Me

Hola, me llamo Clara, tengo 30 años, soy abogada y me gusta viajar y conocer lugares y personas increíbles. Cada vez que puedo aprovecho para irme de viaje, retiro o descanso en mi país o fuera de él, a veces con el trabajo no es muy fácil, pero desde pandemia trabajo remoto y ha sido para mi la mejor oportunidad para viajar. Soy muy organizada, amigable y me gusta reír mucho. Amo bailar, qué mas puedo decir, lo llevo en la sangre, me encanta escuchar música pero sobre todo bailarla, así que si te interesan algunos pasos de baile, te puedo enseñar. Me encanta la naturaleza, estar al aire libre, respirar, admirar, caminar, correr, nadar, sentir como la naturaleza me abraza. También me gusta ver películas, hacer yoga y actividades manuales como artesanía. -- Hi, My name is Clara, I´m 30 years old, I am a lawyer and I like to travel and enjoy incredible places and meet beautiful people. Every time I can I take the opportunity to go on a trip, retreat or rest in my country or abroad, sometimes with work it is not very easy, but since the pandemic I have been working remotely and it has been the best opportunity for me to travel. I´m very organized, friendly and I like to laugh a lot. I love dancing, what else can I say, it's in my blood, I love listening to music, but above all dancing so, if you are interested in some dance steps, I can teach you. I love nature, being outdoors, breathing, admiring, walking, running, swimming, feeling how nature embraces me. I also like watching movies, doing yoga and manual activities like handicraft.